Yellowstone Safari Company
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Montana
6.4 mi
Distance
437 ft
Gain
2h 22m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Shields Lowline
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Shields Lowline is a moderate 6.4-mile trail offering a scenic journey through Montana's diverse terrain with steady elevation gain. This lowline route provides excellent views of the surrounding landscape while maintaining a manageable grade, making it ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without extreme technical difficulty.
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North Fork Elk Creek
~7 min drive
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Forest Lake
~12 min drive
Easy forest walk to a scenic Montana lake, perfect for families.
Porcupine Ibex
~6 min drive
Remote 27.69-mile alpine traverse for experienced backcountry hikers.
Lodgepole Creek
~9 min drive
Steady creek-side climb through lodgepole forest with 935 ft elevation gain.
Old 634 Off Castle
~15 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb with 593 ft gain near Castle, Montana.
Sunlight Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.63-mile alpine lake hike with 1,477 ft elevation gain.
Eagle Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate 9-mile creek-side hike with 1,350 ft elevation gain in Eagle Creek drainage.
Blue Lake
~16 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and rewarding views.
Middle Fork Sweet Grass
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.87-mile hike with 1,470 ft gain in Sweet Grass country.
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Yellowstone Safari Company
Hiking business nearby (~43 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet